Colbert County EMA

We ask that you stay weather-aware tonight through next week. It's going to be back hot. Check on family and friends who don't have appropriate cooling equipment.

We may open our large shelters as cooling places for those who don't have appropriate cooling systems. Keep checking back for updates.

A Heat Advisory remains in effect today through 8PM Tuesday.

Heat index values between 97° and 109°F are expected.

⚠️ Know the Signs of Heat Illness and know what to do should the situation arise

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🎆

As we celebrate with family, friends, and fireworks, remember to put safety first.
Stay aware of your surroundings, stay hydrated, and celebrate responsibly.

Have a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been canceled for Colbert County

⚠️🌩️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00PM 🌩️⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 1:41PM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Please remain weather-aware throughout the day and have multiple ways to receive warnings should conditions deteriorate.

Due to the ongoing Extreme Heat Warning, the public concrete storm shelters in Ford City, Leighton, Littleville, and Cherokee are open now through 6:00 PM today for anyone who does not have adequate air conditioning or a safe way to stay cool.

Please share this information with anyone who may need a cool place during these dangerously hot conditions.

Location Information:
Cherokee, AL
- 1211 2nd St, Cherokee AL
Ford City
- 14439 County Line Rd, Muscle Shoals AL
Leighton, AL
- 8856 Main St, Leighton AL
Littleville, AL
- 1448 Jackson Hwy, Littleville AL

⚠️ The National Weather Service has placed our area under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather this afternoon and evening.

🕐 Timing: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Primary Threat:
- Damaging wind gusts

Secondary Threats:
- Large hail
- Heavy rainfall

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 4:38PM CDT until July 1 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 438 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Courtland, or 14 miles northwest of Decatur, moving west at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

⚠️🌩️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00PM 🌩️⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 1:02PM CDT until July 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Please remain weather-aware throughout the day and have multiple ways to receive warnings should conditions deteriorate.